Animal Welfare

An abusive and neglectful zoo is finally closing down after the police led an investigation into the reported atrocities. Sign this petition and thank the police for taking this matter seriously and bringing about the closure of this awful zoo.

A pet groomer reportedly killed three dogs by leaving them in a vehicle until they died of heat stroke. He then lied to the owners, who found their dead dogs inside his van, according to reports. Sign this petition to bring these innocent dogs and their owner justice.

Factory farms have become breeding grounds for disease and are harmful to both livestock and people. It’s time to put a stop to these unethical practices for our health and for the well-being of the animals.

A filthy roadside zoo continues to neglect and abuse its animals despite numerous citations from the USDA. The zoo has been cited for not providing adequate veterinary care or clean water, and for a variety of other atrocities. Sign this petition and demand the USDA shut down this zoo.

Countless animals will be spared the pain of cruel chemical testing thanks to a new law aimed at modernizing research methods and prioritizing humane alternatives. Praise this landmark decision and encourage lawmakers to go further to help animals.

Zephyr the service dog was struck by a hit-and-run driver who reportedly sped through a red light, slowed down and then plowed straight into him. The dog provides comfort and security to his owner, who suffers from PTSD, and this incident has left the owner devastated. Demand justice for Zephyr.

Despite the show’s message about the unfairness of treating animals as objects, CBS continues to use live animals for its show Zoo. Animals held in captivity face many hardships and typically develop mental and physical problems due to their confinement. Sign this petition and demand CBS start using CGI and special effects for its show Zoo.

Owners will be forced to dump their beloved dogs if a planned pit bull ban is not reversed. Urge city officials to reconsider this senseless legislation and save thousands of innocent dogs from abandonment or euthanasia.

A jaguar was shot and killed after he tried to escape from a public ceremony. The near-threatened animal was part of an Olympic torch-lighting event. Take a stand for this innocent animal and ban the use of wild animals in public ceremonies.

Four-hundred exotic and illegal animals were reportedly seized because they were kept in filthy conditions and lacking proper food, water, and healthy air. The owners faced a similar raid in the past, but were let off. Demand that animal cruelty be taken seriously and the owners prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Four underweight dogs were reportedly rescued from neglectful conditions, where they were living alongside 11 dog corpses. The rescued dogs reportedly had infections and flea infestations, yet the owners could still keep custody and face little to no punishment. Demand that these dogs get the justice they deserve.

Declawing is a cruel and inhumane practice, but only one state has outright banned it so far. It needs to be outlawed all across the United States for the sake of cats’ welfare. Sign our petition to call for a national ban on declawing.

Most lab animals are euthanized after the research using them is finished. However, the New York Assembly recently passed a bill that would force research facilities to adopt them out instead. Tell the New York governor to sign this bill and safeguard these animals.

Lahki the elephant was found covered in wounds and countless scars, with cracked feet, and was severely malnourished while wandering the streets of India. Thankfully, rescuers were able to reach Lahki just in time and save her from a life on the streets. Sign this petition and thank rescuers for going above and beyond to help Lahki.

A group of tourists and employees allegedly dragged a shark out of the ocean and posed for pictures with the creature’s lifeless body. Demand that these cruel and inhumane individuals be punished for murdering such a precious creature.

A dog was publicly punched, kicked and beaten with a belt. When a bystander intervened, the abusers slashed at his face with a knife. Demand that police do everything within their power to take these violent offenders off the streets immediately.